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Former Chelsea midfielder reveals Arsenal had attempted to sign him in the past

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Former Chelsea and now Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has shared why Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta were unable to sign him before the January transfer window.

The 31-year-old Italian stat was confirmed as the Gunners’ latest signing on Tuesday.

Jorginho arrived at the North London club in a £12million deal from Chelsea.

He will wear the no. 20 shirt for Arsenal.

On Arteta trying to sign him, the Italian said: “I know he tried a few times before and it didn’t happen because of other reasons, not because of my wishes.”

Jorginho could make his debut for Arsenal when they travel to Everton In Saturday’s early kick-off.

The midfielder’s departure from Chelsea has been regarded as a blow to the Blues especially as they allowed him to join one of the arch-rivals.

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